Picture: A policeman and civilian arrested for stock-theft in Ganyesa/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Two suspects were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen cattle in Ganyesa. According to information, policeman (28) attached to Visible Policing and his accomplice (24) who were driving a Toyota Fortuner with trailer, were allegedly seen loading cattle on a farm.
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “One of the employees from the farm who witnessed this, informed the farm owner. A search was launched by the Vryburg Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) unit in conjunction with the local farmers.
“As a result, a white Toyota Fortuner with a trailer loaded with five cattle, was spotted and stopped not far from the farm on Tlakgameng gravel road.”
Mokgwabone further said, following a preliminary investigation, the cattle were handed back to the lawful owner after being positively identified through brand marks and tags, while the vehicle and the trailer were seized.
He added that the suspects were arrested and charged for stock theft and defeating the ends of justice.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the arrest of the two suspects.
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